When good beats are combined with exercise, it brings us more motivation and energy than ever before.

With the right tunes you've got yourself the most exciting time of your day... Your workout.

But nothing is worse than headphones falling out of our ears, or just plain old crappy headphones that don't do isolate much background noise.

Imagine you're about to do an intense set but your headphones slip out of your ears or your MP3 player (most likely your phone) falls out out of your pocket.

That wouldn't happen with bluetooth headphones paired with a smartwatch (like the rugged and durable Samsung Frontier) that can play MP3's.

The Samsung Frontier ​doubles as your wallet as it has Samsung Pay (enables you to use your credit card at any traditional credit card scanner).

Both rugged and advanced, the Samsung Frontier can be used as a standalone MP3 player and phone so you can go absolutely wild in the gym without anything banging around in your pockets. This is easily one of the b​est smartwatches for lifting and can be used for any occasion.

The right pair of headphones need to stick to your ears, hang on for dear life and not allow it to fall when performing your most intense set of the workout.

Some people prefer wired, some wireless. We'll list both...​

We'll also take it a step further and create a top 10 list of the most useful and efficient pair of music blasting ear players (aka headphones!).

These headphones are not only great for the gym but any sort of physical activity.

​After a few years of hype and a highly successful Kickstarter campaign, these German made truly wireless earbuds has truly lived up to most of its promises.

First came the Dash earbuds but these are the 2nd version and are simply called “The Headphones”.

As simple the name is, The Headphones is considered to be one of the best headphones in its category.

You won’t only get great noise isolation with these, but you’ll also have the option to turn on Transparency mode which allows outside noise to pass through, which allows you to wear these safely when you’re in the city or wherever you need to be aware of your surroundings.

Sound Quality

The first question you’d ask about any wireless earbuds is how good is the sound.

For headphones that cost less than the premium ones like AirPods or Jabra’s, these have great bass, but sometimes it can mix into the mids but still considered to be quite good.

If you’re listening to hip hop, electronic, or something with bass, then you will be happy with these as the treble isn’t as detailed as it should be, though it does not spill into the mids.

Built-In Controls

You won’t have much trouble with the controls but if you have sensitive ears, then Bragi The Headphones may not be for you as it takes some force to push the buttons.

There are 3 buttons, one can play/pause, another track selection and finally the last for volume control.

Connection Quality

The downside to many true wireless earbuds is the connection as it can bring annoyance to the user.

Bragi has done it well however as the connection is quite stable and rarely cuts out.

Battery Life

You’ll get a solid 6 hours of playtime which should be more than enough if you are just using these for your workouts.

To keep the price low, the carrying case does not charge the headphones.

Bragi: The Headphones

​The name brings simplicity.

The Headphones are a great pair of true wireless earbuds that not only look great (they don’t protrude) they sound excellent.

The battery life is above average from other earbuds and provide plenty of noise isolation so you can focus on your training.

You can’t go wrong with The Headphones, so hook yourself up and check them out.

They've also got other models like the Dash and Dash Pro but these are both more expensive and have more features that we do not find necessary.

​Jam makes decent audio products, but nothing has been extraordinary until these came along.

These ultra-wireless in-ear headphones by Jam is literally something you wouldn’t expect from this company as they have proven to be quite the competitor in this category.

Strong ​Noise Isolation

While these are not safe for running outside in the city, these are perfect if you’re looking to isolate outside noise.

Jam Ultra Wireless really dig into your ear canal so if you can get a good fit with one of the ear tips then you’ll be able to fully isolate noise quite well.

Made For Fitness

Since you won’t be able to use these safely outside where you need to be aware of your surroundings, they’ll be best used where you want to be the less distracted and that’s usually the gym… or the office (or study etc.).

At this price point, there’s no surprise that these earbuds don’t have the usual fitness features like heart rate tracking.

If you’re looking for something with good sound and reliable fitting, then the Jam Ultra Wireless is your best bet.

Sound Quality

The bass is super strong for the size of these earbuds but the treble is not the greatest.

Fortunately, you can adjust these sound settings with your phone’s equalizer (Spotify has one built-in for example).

To take advantage of the sound, you’ll want to make sure these earbuds are really sealed into your ears.

Built-In Controls

There’s only one button on Jam headphones which allows you to do everything like play/pause, take a call, activate Google assistant (or Siri).

This is the downside to these headphones but it doesn’t make a big difference since these are already very comfortable, great sounding and convenient to carry around.

Battery Life

Jam claims you’ll get 3 hours of battery life but everyone seems to agree that you get much more than that.

It looks like you’ll get at least 4-5 hours and the best part is that the charging case can charge these things 10 times.

So, you’ll get at least 30 hours in total before needing to charge the carrying case.

JAM: Near Perfect Headphones with a Fair Price

These headphones might as well be bringing the brand back to life as it is getting tons of rave reviews from many places including Best Buy and Amazon.

With all of the choices of true wireless earbuds, these are at the very top so research no further.

If you’ve been waiting for a decent pair of truly wireless but hesitated because of the many issues they are known for and the high price that the decent pairs cost, then you’ll like Jam earbuds since they are very affordable and arguably the best you can buy in its price range.

The Gear Iconx 2018 edition are a great choice if you’re looking for something that has onboard storage and great sound.

The previous editions had a heart rate sensor but since its removal, the battery has doubled in size, leaving it with a much better battery life.

Charging it only for 10 minutes will get you a full hour of playback.

Downside to these headphones is the sound is just good, though it isn’t any better than what you can with cheaper wired headphones.

Using the equalizer will get you better sound and it is recommended that you adjust the EQ settings.

The unique thing about these headphones is that they have onboard storage so you can listen to music locally, and this will give you a longer listening time (around 7 hours vs 4 hours streaming through Bluetooth).

​You've seen Anker before but if you haven't, they are best known for their affordable but high quality tech, notably their power packs, wall adapters and charging cables.

Zolo is a sub-brand of Anker, and they are focused on creating quality audio products.

Zolo Liberty is their first go at truly wireless, and even though it's the first generation, it is potentially one of the best in it's price range.

You can take it to the next level with Zolo Liberty+ (Plus), which is using Bluetooth 5.0 instead of 4x, can pass through outside noise with a press of a button and uses bigger graphane drivers for superior sound quality.

Though they both have the same run time (3.5 hours), the charging case for the Liberty+ uses a 48 hour battery instead of the 24 in the regular version.

Sound Quality

If you're wearing these for the gym, these are perfect as they have plenty of bass with clear highs and okay mids / lows.

The mids and lows are not the best, they are lazily reproduced and if you're looking for the best sound quality, these will not impress you.

There's also a bit of a background "hiss" noise that is barely noticeable but it is there if you listen closely enough. It probably won't bother you if you're in the gym lifting.

Built-In Controls

There's a single button on each earbud to control everything from Siri / Google to play / pause and skip forward as well as answering calls.

You won't be able to control volume, you'll have to either use your smartwatch or phone to do that.

Connection Quality

Both the Liberty and Liberty+ are similar when it comes to connection quality, they are mostly great and when they do disconnect, they gain stability in connection almost immediately.

The Liberty+ seems to have a better distance than the regular version, but since our phones only have Bluetooth 4x, we're unable to use the full potential of the plus version.

Zolo Liberty

These headphones are excellent for the gym and have almost no lag when it comes to video playback as far as we could tell.

For truly wireless headphones, these are surely going to be one of the most recommended pairs.

We've noticed really no connection drop outs and if it happens, it'd happen only once every hour of playback.

For price and quality, the Zolo Liberty are the perfect bargain pair to get.

We liked these more than the Bose Soundsport because these are able to isolate outside noise.

Although the sound quality isn't as good as the Soundsports, we like being able to block outside noise so the Zolo Liberty are the perfect choice with great sound and a price tag that is more than fair.

If you prefer better sound quality and Bluetooth 5.0, then go for the plus version.

Like their wireless Soundsport (like these but attached with a cord), these will protrude a bit out of your ears, making it look a bit weird but performance wise it will be carrying the same quality Soundsport has.

Using a dedicated app, you’ll be able to locate these earbuds if you misplace them by using the special “find my buds” feature.

Like their wireless Soundsport, these won’t isolate much outside noise but the sound is so good that we couldn't leave it out of this list.

So if you workout at a empty gym or don't mind the external noise, then these are for you.

So if you’re looking for something that can isolate noise, then checkout Jabra Elite.

These headphones do not have any wires whatsoever so if you’re looking for the best truly wireless pair for lifting, this is it.

The Jabra Elite’s come with 3 earwings (small, medium and large), and 3 pair each of foam and gel eartips in S, M and L sizes.

The hand carrying case comes with 9 hours of power that can charge your earbuds on the go (basically a powerbank for your wireless headphones).

​Fit and Noise Isolation

With these plugged in your ear, you won’t hear a thing outside as it isolates noise very well and they won’t come loose if you get the fitting right.

Jabra Elite’s have HearThrough (situational awareness) which can be turned on if you need to be aware of your surroundings.

So if you need to hear outside noise, HearThrough can be turned on and it allows sound to come through the microphone.

Whether you need to be aware of the gym rats that surround you or you’re outside running etc, then you’ll find this feature to be very useful.

Durability

The Jabra Elite’s are not only sweat and particle proof (IP6) but it’s also waterproof (IPX7) up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.

Meaning you can swim (not scuba dive!) and listen to your music for example.

Built-In Controls

There’s plenty of built in controls here to help you with play/pause, volume, selecting tracks, answering and making calls and enabling HearThrough, but you may not like pressing on these buttons as it takes a little bit of force to push them.

This is a minor issue compared to what most truly wireless earbuds face.

Battery Life and Connectivity

The Bluetooth is superb and connects effortlessly.

We think the battery life is plenty with 4.5 hours as these are made for workouts and unless you’re training longer than that, the battery life is plenty.

The carrying case provides 9 hours of power and only takes 20 minutes of charging to get you an hour of continuous use.

This battery life is much improved compared to the cheaper model which only had 3 hours of playtime.

Sound Quality

It doesn’t matter what you listen to, these earbuds are made for all kinds of music.

Since the sound signature is geared towards the general public, it is balanced with bass and treble without any distortion or overpowering in any way.

This has more bass and gives a better seal than Bragi earbuds.

The sound can be adjusted with its equalizer in the Jabra Elite app (available for both iOS and Android).

If you’re an audiophile then you may not enjoy the sound to the maximum, and you’ll be better off with the Erato Apollo 7 as those have better sound (Though with Apollo 7, there may be a delay with sound when watching videos).

The Best True Wireless Earbuds For Training

We would've appreciated Jabra Elite's even if they didn’t have so many features as it is hard to find a decent pair without any syncing / sound / Bluetooth issues.

However, Jabra went the extra mile and added a heart rate monitor (optional to use) as well as the ability to do different tests with all kinds of data that could be used to improve your workouts.

Don’t rely 100% on the heartrate monitor as it can be more or less accurate and doesn’t do any better than existing devices.

Unlike most true wireless earbuds, these use NFC to sync with each other.

This means you won’t be able to use in the air (nope not on the airplane) unless you plan to use just one.

If you don’t mind these stuffing in your ears for the ​noise isolation and don’t need to use them on the airplane (since NFC won’t work in the air), and need the best truly wireless for workouts, then the Jabra Elites are made for you.

Best Wireless Over-The-Ear Headphones

​Going wireless is one thing but going with Beats is taking things to a whole new level.

Solo﻿3 has got Apple's W1 Wireless Chip, provided that this pair can go 100 feet and more in range, you're getting a massive advantage as your phone / MP3 player will not have to be anywhere near you during your workouts.

Provided this is made by Beats, the price is a bit high but is well worth it as these should last for years to come and will not have any interuptions in connection / music quality if you don't plan to leave your phone beyond 100 feet (about 130 feet maximum).

The sound is quite clear and the bass is a bit strong but this can be lowered if you adjust your EQ sound settings.

If you are using an Apple phone you can take advantage of all the features with these headphones but these still work quite well with Android. ​

The fitting is also tight and won't slide off if you're doing intense training. ​

Dr. Dre has got your training music covered as these will most likely be your favorite headphones for a good while to come.

With the battery lasting up to 40 hours, you won't be needing to charge Solo3's as often as your average pair of bluetooth headphones.

​Great for the gym and jogging, the iSport Freedoms are not only one of the more lighter headphones but they are ideal for the intense bodybuilder.

With the bass being a little more dominant than your average pair of headphones, the power of these headphones will take your workouts to the next level.

Featuring Apt-X and AAC bluetooth technology, the quality of the sound is great with clear mids and highs even at high volumes.

If you had a choice between these and a $30 dollar pair of headphones, you won't regret these as the quality is more than what you pay for with iSport Freedoms.

The only downside is that if you listen to music with breaks of silence in them, these will automatically go into standby, leaving tiny 1 second gaps with little "pops" of noise but that shouldn't be an issue if you are using these for lifting as most workout songs are consistent.

For the sound and durability, iSport Freedoms make an excellent choice for bluetooth over the ear headphones.

​Bose has all kinds of headphones so it shouldn’t come to a surprise that they have wired headphones.

The Bose Soundsport is one of the best headphones you can get for sound and comfort.

A secure fit is promised as it uses ear hooks to stay on your ears, and the earbuds themselves do not go deep at all in your ear canals, leaving a fit that is only slightly deeper than Apple headphones.

​Noise isolation is nearly non-existent which makes it perfect for outdoor use, but not great for those who workout in noisy gyms.

These may be perfect for you if you do not need noise isolation.

The sound signature is what you’d expect from Bose, lots of bass but average highs and mids, making it perfect for hip hop and house music.

The price might be a little higher than your average pair of headphones but the sound makes it well worth it.

For sporty headphones that have great sound, you can’t go wrong with Bose SoundSport.

​This may be priced a little higher than your average entry headphones but you get way more than what you pay for with these headphones.

Sennheisers CX 300-II is bass enhanced so if you listen to anything that has heavy bass (hip hop, rap, etc) then you will enjoy these as it'll feel like you've got premium headphones blasting in your ears.

The J-Wire design lets you have one bud around your neck with the other bud hanging down your side so it does not interfere with intense exercises like deadlifts and squats.

It is very lightweight so even if you have them on for hours at a time, you will not feel them tugging on your ears or anything, unlike most headphones.

If you're going wired and need earbuds that give you the best bang for your buck then these will undoubtedly be your favorite pair for many training sessions ahead.

​These headphones are literally one of the best for value out there today.​

It's not only wireless (bluetooth) but the quality on the build and sound are outstanding as it will easily last you through many years of heavy lifting. ​​

They are sweatproof and super durable, but the only downside is the tiny cover that's over the USB port to charge is a bit flimsy (in fact, my cover fell off but it didn't have any negative effective).

Note: if you do get these headphones, make sure you get these stabilizers as shown in the picture below as it will make the earbuds more secure in your ear.

Make sure you get these stabilzers as they'll make the QY7 much more secure in your ears...

​With a 5-6 hour battery life on music playback, there's no doub that these QY7 will keep your ears full of motivational music through your workout.​

The sound it gives is fairly balanced throughout it's highs, mids and lows.

It also provides a bit of noise isolation so you can block out distractions and outside noise. ​​

The only downside is the range on these are less than 30 feet, but that shouldn't be a problem if you've got your phone in your pocket or play your music from your smartwatch (I use the original Moto 360 for music).​

These are budget friendly and probably the best headphones you can buy under $25 (about $30-35 for you international folks).​

If you wanted to get something better than these, you'd need to spend quite a bit more.

The​There’s a big demand for wireless headphones, no one wants deal with cords while bench pressing or squatting their max weight but a lot of them have had their comprises, whether it was the connection, sound quality, fitting or just random manufacturing faults.

Previously, we had the Jabra Elite Sport which were great as they were but with Bluetooth 5.0 being more widely available, it was inevitable for an upgraded version of these earbuds to come out sooner or later.

The Elite 65t doesn’t only fit more securely than the previous version but it also sounds better.

Sound Quality:

Bass is a little bit better but overall, it is the mids and highs that shines with these earbuds.

They don’t have the deep bass that SoundSport or Jaybird X3’s offers but if you’ve tried true wireless earbuds before, you’ll be impressed with these.

If you can find a secure fit, which shouldn’t be a problem for most people, then you’ll also be able to isolate background noise, leaving you alone with the hard hitting tunes of your music.

Customizable Sound and Fit

With the Sound+ app, you can adjust the EQ settings to your preference, you’ll probably change it often if you switch genres, which is expected.

While the Elite 65t does not come with foam tips, the different sized silicone tips allow you to customize your fit easily.

If you have small ears, they can get uncomfortable especially when worn for long periods of time.

Active Version

​There is a active version​ of these headphones, the Elite 65t Active which have IP56 but the IP55 rating that this regular version has should be more than enough as it is already water and dust resistant and comes with a 2 year warranty.

Original Version

If you don’t care for Bluetooth 5.0 and just need true wireless headphones that has decent sound and fitting, then you may want to look at the Elite Sport.

Possibly The Best True Wireless Earbuds

No matter what genre you listen to, the 65t will impress you with it’s balanced sound signature and will last you for years with regular use.

It has Bluetooth 5.0 so it’s recommended that you have a recent phone to pair this with for the best possible experience.

If you don’t care for noise isolation and have the budget for something within the same budget, then go for the Airpods but if you do get Airpods, then get the earwings to make it securely fit.

All in all, the Jabra 65t’s have the best overall features for the hardcore lifter who wants the complete wireless experience.

Pros

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​Clear sound with good bass

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​Securely fits and comfortable unless you have smaller than average ears

​Finding the right pair of wireless earbuds is tough but Jaybird X3's make an easy decision.

These Bluetooth headphones are meant to be used during lifting weights and with the proper fitting, they'll never fall out of your ears.

Whether it's the bench press or old fashioned burpee's, ​these earbuds will stay in your ears, no matter what.

They are backed with a strong battery as they can last with 8 hours of music playback.​

And being bluetooth, you can hook it up with any bluetooth enabled device (phones, smart wear, computer, tablets etc.)​​

The sound off these are fantastic, as the bass is full and they isolate noise quite well.​​

Just like the old X2's, the X3's are both sweat-proof and durable, and they also come with a lifetime warranty so you can bet these will last you for a good while.

The only thing is you'd be paying a premium price for this, but if you think about it, you'd never have to buy another pair of headphones.

The x3's have the advantage of being able to be worn with a hat, while the X2's are not.

But if you're on a budget, don't mind sticking to the older bluetooth 2.1, or just want to use the regular micro-USB cable to charge your headphones (instead of the special USB cable for the X3'﻿﻿s) then you'll enjoy the older X2's.

Nader Qudimat

Forged by the iron and cold steel, Nader takes his knowledge and hulks it up into this site.
Having to be stuck as a 110lb skinny guy in the early days, he has had no choice but to keep improving himself until he cannot.
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